This is what happens when there is no paper available in Valis's car

[valis2]

Yes, that is a map of Chicago. I think it's actually from the last HP convention.

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[little-tristan.livejournal.com]

Dig it. I recently went to a funeral with a web address written on the back of my hand in bright purple ink. It took a week to scrub off completely. Hope you don't need the map again, but I can't wait to read the story.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oh wow! I used to write on my hand here and there, but this was too long, lol.

And the map turned out to be a really good map, and now I'm bummed that I wrote on it. At first I thought it was just a closeup of downtown, which I don't really need, but then the back has this great giant Chicago overview...

Oh well. I have a couple atlases in the back, too, so those'll have to do. *nodnod*

And I can't wait to finish this little story! It's just a teeny Nick POV thing, but it could be fun. (It will no doubt be Murrayless, though, I warn you.)

[bronze-ribbons.livejournal.com]

It's actually rather pretty like that. I'd be tempted to use it as a background for a story-collage...

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Actually, the full shot has more curving river, and is even prettier, but I didn't want to inflict that much crazy on y'all. *grins*

[gypsyjolie.livejournal.com]

AWESOME. Would make best icon ever. love that it reflects that moment of inspiration :)

and better material for writing than fast food napkins. I always have ff napkins in the car, even if I don't buy it often. I have been known to stop in, use the bathroom, and pirate a stack of napkins out the door. I've used them to jot down notes, directions,a nd phone numbers,a nd they shred so easily.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

AWESOME. Would make best icon ever. love that it reflects that moment of inspiration :)

Y'know, for just a second I thought of that as well, when I did the original scan and the thumbnail popped up...hee!

and better material for writing than fast food napkins. I always have ff napkins in the car, even if I don't buy it often. I have been known to stop in, use the bathroom, and pirate a stack of napkins out the door. I've used them to jot down notes, directions,a nd phone numbers,a nd they shred so easily.

I only resort to napkins as a last ditch effort--after all, my pen of choice is a Sharpie, and they do not do well with napkins. *nodnod* Hence my delight at finding the Chicago map. ;)

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

Lol. This is hilarious.

I *always* have a small notebook, a journal, and a calendar with me. And two pens at least. And yet I can remember taking notes on the gas bill. *ggg*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I never have any of that stuff, except maybe a pen. And I forget everything. I don't even want to think of how many story ideas I've forgotten! I should really start carrying a notebook, honestly. *nodnod*

[jaelle-n-gilla.livejournal.com]

Wahahaha, you wrote on a map?! J's wreath will be eternally with you. He loves maps. I couldn't care less :-)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Believe me, it took some doing--I am a mapaholic. But I had nothing else to write on, and it was paper...and besides, I have other maps of Chicago. lol.

[dbassassin.livejournal.com]

Cool! My vice is the back of library slips, you know, the little printouts they give you with the due dates on them? That or ATM machine receipts. Perfect size for a drabble.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hahaha! That's a terrific idea!!

[marginaliana]

:D :D :D

I am one of those uber-prepared people in that I always carry a notebook, but I like your map writing!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hee! I think this is the map they gave us when we went off somewhere on foot. I don't remember where we went--oh, wait! The museum! That must be it. That was so much fun!

[verdenia.livejournal.com]

Hee, pretty map with story~! ;)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

It really is pretty, y'know? I love the way the rivers look.